Just one more thing and I'm moving to a cave

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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Good Lord I’m hanging by a thread here! I have one home in foreclosure (was on the market for 25 months before I had to give up) and I just received a notice of proceedings beginning on this, the house I live in.

My partner of 8 years is moving out in two weeks and taking most everything with her.

We were in a car accident last week (partner’s car that is in my name) and the other driver may be threatening to sue.

The president of the college where I teach has called an “Emergency Town Meeting” to discuss possible lay-offs.

I called the mortgage company this morning and negotiated an hour’s worth of blockades to be told that they’re “still working on an agreement” to possibly help me retain the house. I made a payment on a $650 heating bill (thanks, hard Northeast winter!)

THEN I poured an Absolut-and-Cranberry cocktail, opened a bag of tortilla chips and am lying in bed. I have about five drinks a year and have never had a drink in the middle of the day . . . I have to say it pretty much rocks!

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I’m brand new here, so forgive me for just jumping in. But I can sooo relate to your “when it rains, it pours” troubles that you’re having right now.

I just wanted to tell you that I think the whole thing sucks, and I’m sorry you’re going through it all. No words of wisdom, other than “this too shall pass.” I imagine that’s small comfort right about now.

I’m a fan of Absolut-cranberry, and think you’re making a wise choice in self-medication for the day. :smiley:

Seriously, I’ll be thinking of you.

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Another noob chiming in to offer condolences. That’s a LOT on your plate and while I have no intention of doing anything so insulting as to suggest you look for some ridiculous silver lining or make lemonade for the Absolut out of the lemons, blah blah blah… I’ve been in similar situations, some of what’s going on with you is also going on with me, and it always does get better and that when I’ve gotten through shit like this I’ve always gotten that gift of personal growth and strength and I’ve NEVER had to feel the same way again or find myself in same situations again if I was willing to look at some of the lessons and learn from them.

Godspeed and I’ll bet you don’t end up in a cave!

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Thanks, Dusty 'n Holy!

I am at heart an optimist, so I think there’ll be a silver lining somewhere . . . in the meantime, afternoon Absolut is a delight – not that I’m going to make it a habit!

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This is important to keep in mind. Even if things don’t get better, eventually you will die, and that will fix everything.

It’s a comforting thought, actually. Death fixes everything.

Unless you’re a vampire.

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You are completely right.

As an aside, I’ve often thought how much I would hate to be a vampire. The never dying thing would be horrid.

So there ya go, Jennshark. At least you’re not a vampire! Right? I mean, you’re not… are you?

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That, and “Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof,” which got me through last year’s Summer, Autumn, and Early Winter of Hell.